Post-Soviet Upbringing: Installations from Childhood that Prevent Us from Living

Alla Letyago is a journalist, marketer, communicator, mother, and author of a book. How often have we heard: “Know your place,” “Keep your mouth shut,” “Like peas against the wall!,” “I’m the last letter of the alphabet.” Under this anthem, we, Soviet children, grew up. “And we grew up normal,” you might say. Normal indeed, but were we happy? This is not just a book about psychological installations; it is an invitation to a journey to oneself, a foundation for a new, freer, more relaxed, and happier life in the modern world. This book is for girls and boys who were born during Soviet times and grew up trying to please everyone, apologizing for their existence, afraid to take a new step, to allow themselves ignorance, mistakes, or weakness. The book contains 13 stories that will help you understand why we act this way and what we can do to hack the embedded system of upbringing. No, there won’t be ready-made recipes for every day — do good, and don’t do bad. But you will learn how to hear your own voice among the disparate choir. You will be able to take all your skeletons out of the closet and get acquainted with them, examine them closely, acknowledge and accept them. You will understand that you are not alone. You will receive support and acceptance. Allow yourself to see yourself, those around you, and life differently and start creating your own story without the limitations imposed by childhood installations!